WildSafeBC Fruit Gleaning Program in Quesnel

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Quesnel's WildSafeBC program will be partnering with other local volunteer groups and businesses to carry out a Fruit Gleaning Program within the City of Quesnel to remove all surplus fruit or fruit that residents are unable to utilize or dispose of.  

Of note, WildSafeBC will be participating in Culture Days Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for year-end fruit picking and clean up.

Specifically, fruit gleaning pertains to the removal of all types of fruit to prevent attracting wildlife (i.e. bears, deer, etc.) which in turn will keep the community safe and protect wildlife well-being. 

Fruit that is of good enough quality for use will be separated and distributed to local aid organizations.  The remainder will be disposed of at local agricultural operations or safely disposed of at the local landfill.

City residents with surplus fruit or those who wish to volunteer can contact Lita at WildSafeBC at 250-992-5743 or by email at Quesnel@wildsafebc.com to arrange for disposal of surplus fruit. Residents can also visit the Quesnel WildSafeBC Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/WildSafeBCQuesnel for more information.